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Last SlideNext Slide Diamondbacks’ Paul Goldschmidt signs autographs on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ.(Photo: Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports) It takes a commitment to be a serious sports fan, and I’m not just talking about the time we spend watching the games. Sports fandom is expensive, and some cities are friendlier than others on a sports fan’s wallet. According to The Home Story’s Adam Korengold, the Phoenix…

i Head coach Jill Ellis of the United States celebrates with fans after the USA’s 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final in July. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images hide caption itoggle caption Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Head coach Jill Ellis of the United States celebrates with fans after the USA’s 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final in…

It’s no secret that sports of all kinds has become one of the biggest businesses in the world. That’s more evident with the release of Forbes‘ 2015 list of the most valuable sports franchises, which is headlined by Real Madrid, the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees.  According to Forbes’ Kurt Badenhausen, Los Blancos top the list for the third consecutive year with a value of $3.26 billion.  “Real…

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As a three-time Sprint Cup Series champion, a team owner and a track owner, Tony Stewart is as qualified as any driver in NASCAR to offer a candid assessment of where the sport is making its greatest strides — and where it could stand some refinements. Stewart was asked to weigh in on this topic Tuesday during a national teleconference with members of the NASCAR media. Admitting that his primary…

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For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Liverpool remain keen on Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke, 24, but are still refusing to pay the £32m asking price – despite selling 20-year-old forward Raheem Sterling to Manchester City for £49m on Tuesday. (Daily Mirror)  The Sun’s back page Manchester United are ready to sell…

i Germany’s Alexandra Popp and the U.S.’s Morgan Brian collide during a World Cup semifinal in June. Both were injured, but continued to play. Brad Smith//ISI/Corbis hide caption itoggle caption Brad Smith//ISI/Corbis Germany’s Alexandra Popp and the U.S.’s Morgan Brian collide during a World Cup semifinal in June. Both were injured, but continued to play. Brad Smith//ISI/Corbis Heading the ball in soccer has been accused of causing most concussions. But…

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CINCINNATI — The late Johnny Pesky used to say, “I have one thing to say to the youth of America: Grow up!” Well if he could see major league baseball, 2015, with 20 players 25 and under playing for the All-Star teams on Tuesday, he would be proud of the youth of America, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Japan, Cuba, Canada, Aruba and other countries. Continue reading below Baseball feels young…

CINCINNATI • Major League Baseball does not intend to conduct its own inquiry into the allegations that at least one member of the Cardinals’ front office illegally hacked Houston’s database until the federal investigation has completed. And MLB’s commissioner doesn’t expect that to be resolved swiftly. During a meeting with members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Tuesday, Commissioner Rob Manfred said the FBI and Justice Department have…

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(Flickr Creative Commons) DETROIT, MI—Tom Gage is a Detroit baseball writer who will be inducted this month into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the 2015 Spink Award winner, the highest honor in the field. (The New Yorker’s Roger Angell won last year.) Gage is due to give a speech this month during the lavish induction weekend in Cooperstown, New York. Trouble is? He’s unemployed. Gage was the longtime Tigers…

Real Madrid Retains the Top Spot for the Third Consecutive Year NEW YORK (July 15, 2015) – Forbes released today its annual list of The World’s Most Valuable Sports Teams.  For the third consecutive year, Real Madrid retains the top spot as the most valuable sports franchise, worth $3.26 billion.  Forbes has been valuing teams in the major sports leagues since 1998. The average current value of a team team on…

i Head coach Jill Ellis of the United States celebrates with fans after the USA’s 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final in July. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images hide caption itoggle caption Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Head coach Jill Ellis of the United States celebrates with fans after the USA’s 5-2 victory against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final in…

High schools across the country aren’t doing a good job guaranteeing girls spots on sports teams, and Georgia is worst of all, according to a ranking on Title IX released by the National Women’s Law Center. “Girls, Sports and Equality: A State-by-State Ranking on Title IX” shows the state ranks behind the other 49 states and the District of Columbia when it comes to providing sports for girls. According to…

Maybe we should start with a quiet moment between old college teammates after a heart-stopping Super Bowl victory. The confetti hadn’t even stopped falling yet at University of Phoenix Stadium when they started thinking about bringing their new championship jewelry back to the Rutgers campus, where their athletic journeys had started.  Back to New Jersey.  “What do you think, Dev? Should we bring our rings to Piscataway?” Duron Harmon asked his…

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CINCINNATI — There is no doubt. Not after another All-Star game MVP. Not when player after player and manager after manager rained down compliments on him. Not after he took Zack Greinke deep on the fourth pitch of the game —  the pitcher who hadn’t allowed a run in over a month.  Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. He is the reigning American League Most Valuable Player. He has…